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Cumbria and the Lake District is the perfect family getaway, with something for everyone – regardless of age. And when it comes to where to stay, we’ve got you covered.- It does rain from time to time in the Lake District, but how else did you think we got our fabulous landscapes and those lakes? Still, we’re more than prepared for the occasional downpour, and there’s plenty to do while taking shelter from the elements.
- The Lake District, Cumbria is England’s most beautiful corner in any weather, but there’s something magical about the place when the sun shines. The sun draws out walkers and mountaineers, sailors and cyclists, abseilers and zorbers, zipliners and those looking to sit quietly by a lake and take in the majestic beauty of it all.
- Lots of great inspiration hints and tips to help you get the most out of your visit to the Lake District, Cumbria.
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We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company…
Outdoor family activities with Genuine Adventures: tag archery, ghyll scrambling, rock climbing,…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
Saddle Skedaddle is the world’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist, with over 200…
Join Jonny Gios for a stunning Lake District photo tour. Perfect for all skill levels, explore…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the…
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
A masterpiece of storytelling; 350 years of social history and a celebration of life, revolutions…
Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company…
Outdoor family activities with Genuine Adventures: tag archery, ghyll scrambling, rock climbing,…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
Saddle Skedaddle is the world’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist, with over 200…
Join Jonny Gios for a stunning Lake District photo tour. Perfect for all skill levels, explore…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the…
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
A masterpiece of storytelling; 350 years of social history and a celebration of life, revolutions…
Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
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- 1Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- 2Acorn Bank
- 3Abseiling in Westmorland Dales with Adventure Vertical
- 4Ghyll Scrambling in Wasdale with Adventure Vertical
- 5Young Family Ghyll Scrambling (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
- 6Tarn Hows
- 7Canoe Bushcraft with Anyone Can
- 8Outdoor Family Activities with Genuine Adventures
- 9Sail Windermere on a Beautiful Day Yacht with Anyone Can (Accessible)
- 10Cycling Holidays with Saddle Skedaddle
- 11Photography Tours of the Lake District with Jonny Gios Photography
- 12Go Ape Grizedale
- 13Rookin House Activity Centre
- 14Canoe on Windermere - England's Longest with Anyone Can (Accessible Canoeing)
- 15Canoeing, Coniston (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
- 16Golf Lake District
- 17RIB Boat Tours on Windermere with Graythwaite Adventure
- 18Lakes Laser Tag
- 19Kayaking on Ullswater with Adventure Vertical
- 20Quaker Tapestry Museum
- 21Scrambling near Coniston with More Than Mountains
- 22Family Gorge Walking in the Lake District with Path to Adventure
- 23Stand Up Paddleboarding in Coniston with Genuine Adventures
- 24Windermere Jetty Museum
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Kirkby Lonsdale
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of exploration. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure.
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The Holly Wood, Holly Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2AFTelephone
07928373326Windermere
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes, mountains, caves, waterfalls, rivers and streams. An ideal activity for those with an adventurous nature and passion for the outdoors. The tour is customer…
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The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PWTelephone
01229 876400Barrow-in-Furness
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the social and industrial history of the Furness area. The museum is a great day out for all with a popular playground, attractive Channelside walks, cafe…
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The Rum Story & Jefferson's Shop, 27 Lowther St, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7DNTelephone
01946 592933Whitehaven
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic tropical island's rainforest in the Caribbean, that is just the start of your great adventure in The Rum Story.
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2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DLTelephone
07971 622616Ambleside
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping into crystal clear pools of deep water, sliding into pools, wild swimming, and scrambling - all in the most beautiful of settings.
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Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents provide high quality, professionally guided adventure activities here in the Lake District. Connect with nature and join us ghyll scrambling, canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling and rock scrambling…
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Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NPTelephone
07946841772Windermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
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Lyth Valley
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds that flock to the Lake District National Park.
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Beyonk Online Booking
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Hawkshead
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in Grizedale Forest packs a punch with both action and adventure where you can test your nerve amongst the trees on one of two high rope’s courses.
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Ullswater
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing whether indoors or outdoors is a great group or family activity. With the opportunity for learning the basic skills and looking after each others safety…
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Tullie, Castle St, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TPTelephone
01228 670578Carlisle
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as you tour the north Cumbrian landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy wonderful scenery along the Wall route.
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Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, B5291, Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RETelephone
017687 88900Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite
Armathwaite Hall has created a timeless, yet contemporary countryside spa within a stunning rural setting, offering a relaxed, high comfort, luxurious spa facility.
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Saddle Skedaddle is the world’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist, with over 200 cycling holidays across the globe (including right here in the Lake District too!)
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Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NPTelephone
07946841772Windermere
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District National Park. Our experiences are suitable for all including families, couples and friends, and we also offer group training courses that are suitable…
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Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, The Promenade, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JDTelephone
01900 816168The Promenade, Maryport
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars, inscriptions and sculptures from the adjacent Roman fort and civilian settlement.
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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Conishead Priory, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQTelephone
01229 584029Conishead Priory, Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach.
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01603 895500Braithwaite
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. Located in the North West of the Lake District, you'll find us in the heart of it. It plays host to two of our…
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2 Longhouses, Kentmere, Cumbria, LA8 9JJTelephone
07557508488Kentmere
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive Art Courses for adults and young people. Courses run for 3-5 days in the beautiful Kentmere valley.
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Wasdale
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set challenges. It may involve short scrambles, possible squeezes and crawls or even a rough stream walk. It can take you to places on the fell that you’d…
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Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that matter, the Lakeland Legend Challenge is a full-on day of 3 extreme adventure activities, all set around an atmospheric slate quarry close to Coniston.…
